Persistence, Perseverance and Doing What You Love: An Interview with No Te Va Gustar
Trying to describe Uruguay’s music scene at the turn of the 21st Century in simple terms is tricky, but perhaps... Read Article
Como Animales: A Deeper Look Into Sante Les Amis’ Latest Album
For more than a decade now, Montevideo-based outfit Sante Les Amis have been working their way up into becoming one... Read Article
Mario Delgado Aparaín – No Robarás las Botas de los Muertos
The infamous ‘War of the Triple Alliance’ (1864-1870) constitutes a watershed moment in the history of South America. The Brazilian,... Read Article
REVIEW Valeria Matzner – Anima
“I don’t want to show I have a pretty voice. I want to tell a story,” says vocalist and composer,... Read Article
Jorge Drexler Releases New Single ‘Asilo’ and Brings Rhythmic Storytelling to London as part of Latin America and Europe Tour
Uruguay’s Jorge Drexler brings us a new single from his latest album Salvavidas de Hielo. “Asilo” features Chilean artist Mon Laferte... Read Article
Uruguayan Folk Singer and Activist Daniel Viglietti Dies at 78
The iconic folk singer and guitarist Daniel Viglietti passed away this Monday in Montevideo at the age of 78. Viglietti... Read Article
Best Compilations of 2016
2016 may well be over but we’re not ready to forget about it just yet. There were many great releases out... Read Article
The 15 Must Read Books For Anyone Travelling to Latin America
I can still vividly remember the weeks preceding my first excursion alone in Latin America, to Nicaragua and Honduras, in... Read Article
Street Art in Uruguay: Interview with Colectivo Licuado
You’d be hard pushed to find someone in Montevideo who hasn’t seen Colectivo Licuado’s work. They might not have known... Read Article
REVIEW Hablan Por La Espalda – Sangre
Sometimes local bands can be like milanesas, everyone thinks theirs is the best. But I know that this album hit... Read Article
7 Carnival Classics from Uruguay
The Uruguayan Carnival, apparently the longest in the world, is a month and a bit marathon of riotous satire, fiercely... Read Article
Lost Photographs In London: Rosângela Rennó’s Latest Exhibition Río-Montevideo
Río-Montevideo is the first major UK exhibition by acclaimed Brazilian artist Rosângela Rennó. Rennó, originally from Belo Horizonte, is known... Read Article